Course Description
Chemistry is a high school level course, which satisfies the Ohio Core science graduation requirements of Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.603. This section of Ohio law requires a three-unit course with inquiry-based laboratory experience that engages students in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information.
This course introduces students to key concepts and theories that provide a foundation for further study in other sciences as well as advanced science disciplines. Chemistry comprises a systematic study of the predictive physical interactions of matter and subsequent events that occur in the natural world. The study of matter through the exploration of classification, its structure and its interactions is how this course is organized.
Investigations are used to understand and explain the behavior of matter in a variety of inquiry and design scenarios that incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis, communication skills and real-world applications. An understanding of leading theories and how they have informed current knowledge prepares students with higher order cognitive capabilities of evaluation, prediction and application.
Science Inquiry and Application
During the years of grades 9 through 12, all students must use the following scientific processes with appropriate laboratory safety techniques to construct their knowledge and understanding in all science content areas:
• Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations;
• Design and conduct scientific investigations;
• Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications;
• Formulate and revise explanations and models using logic and evidence (critical thinking);
•Recognize and analyze explanations and models; and
•Communicate and support a scientific argument.
Course Content
The following topics may be taught in any order. There is no ODE-recommended sequence.
Structure and Properties of Matter
Atomic structure
Evolution of atomic models/theory
Electrons
Electron configurations Periodic table
Properties
Trends
Intramolecular chemical bonding
Ionic
Polar/covalent
Representing compounds
Formula writing
Nomenclature
Models and shapes (Lewis structures, ball and stick, molecular geometries)
Quantifying matter
Limiting reagents
Nuclear Reactions
Radioisotopes
Nuclear energy
Core Content Committee (CCC) Representative: Nichole Wiechman nwiechman@pccsd.net
Contributors:
Standards & Model Curriculum
ODE Revised Science Standards
Chemistry is a high school level course, which satisfies the Ohio Core science graduation requirements of Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.603. This section of Ohio law requires a three-unit course with inquiry-based laboratory experience that engages students in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information.
This course introduces students to key concepts and theories that provide a foundation for further study in other sciences as well as advanced science disciplines. Chemistry comprises a systematic study of the
predictive physical interactions of matter and subsequent events that occur in the natural world. The study of matter through the exploration of classification, its structure and its interactions is how this course is organized.
Investigations are used to understand and explain the behavior of matter in a variety of inquiry and design scenarios that incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis, communication skills and real-world applications. An understanding of leading theories and how they have informed current knowledge prepares students with higher order cognitive capabilities of evaluation, prediction and application.
During the years of grades 9 through 12, all students must use the following scientific processes with appropriate laboratory safety techniques to construct their knowledge and understanding in all science content areas:
• Design and conduct scientific investigations;
• Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications;
• Formulate and revise explanations and models using logic and evidence (critical thinking);
•Recognize and analyze explanations and models; and
•Communicate and support a scientific argument.
The following topics may be taught in any order. There is no ODE-recommended sequence.
Structure and Properties of Matter
Atomic structure
Evolution of atomic models/theory
Electrons
Electron configurations
Periodic table
Properties
Trends
Intramolecular chemical bonding
Ionic
Polar/covalent
Representing compounds
Formula writing
Nomenclature
Models and shapes (Lewis structures, ball and stick, molecular geometries)
Quantifying matter
Limiting reagents
Nuclear Reactions
Radioisotopes
Nuclear energy
PBL website
Sample Student Inquiry Investigation: (Describe your sample inquiry here)
Equilibrium
What stresses to a chemical reaction will cause equilibrium shifts?
Independent- Stress applied (add or remove reactancts, increase or decrease temperature)
Physical:
(Title/Volume/Page)
(Name, #, Page)
Additional INQUIRY Web Resources (Lessons, Assessments, Video, Content Information, etc.)PBL form:
KMT animationLe Chatelier's animations
Organic Molecules
Balancing equations
Balancing quiz
Nuclear lesson
Electron Configurations